US Bridges

IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd.

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 7.7 MI W of SH 214 · Structure no. 041800009002048

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd. in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,220 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesIvy Rd.
Location7.7 MI W of SH 214
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.24995, -102.78699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,220 (2013)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd. carry?

About 7,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd.?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over Ivy Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.